We have been rounding up some of the quotes that reflect the great beauty of France, as seen through the eyes and pens of some of the world's most talented artists and writers throughout history. As if you needed any more reasons or convincing to visit, here are some more of the quotes that will make you want to visit France right away.
Brittany
Brittany is a region of wild and lush natural beauty that reminds of the landscapes of its fellow celtic neighbours, Ireland and Britain. The green and moody hills, valleys and seascapes, rugged cliffs, pretty stone towns and megalithic monuments, all set it apart from the rest of the country. In fact, fifty percent of the residents see themselves as both French and distinctively Breton.
Brittany
Brittany is a region of wild and lush natural beauty that reminds of the landscapes of its fellow celtic neighbours, Ireland and Britain. The green and moody hills, valleys and seascapes, rugged cliffs, pretty stone towns and megalithic monuments, all set it apart from the rest of the country. In fact, fifty percent of the residents see themselves as both French and distinctively Breton.
Both this unique natural beauty and distinct cultural heritage are a little weather-beaten and wild and all the lovelier for it and have made endless artists and writers fall in love with the place over the years.
Particularly in the time after the Impressionists, when painting “en plein air” became a norm, rather than a fanciful sentiment; the region became flooded with artists from all over the world who wanted to see a new world that had been painted by their idols and learn to capture it themselves.
Gauguin echoed all of this when, in writing to his friend Émile Schuffenecker in 1888, he said: “I love Brittany. I find a certain wildness and primitiveness here.” Wild, beautiful, incomparable Brittany is just as magic today. Just find a vacation rental in Brittany and explore the towns and landscapes that inspired so many of the greatest artists in the world for yourself.
Particularly in the time after the Impressionists, when painting “en plein air” became a norm, rather than a fanciful sentiment; the region became flooded with artists from all over the world who wanted to see a new world that had been painted by their idols and learn to capture it themselves.
Gauguin echoed all of this when, in writing to his friend Émile Schuffenecker in 1888, he said: “I love Brittany. I find a certain wildness and primitiveness here.” Wild, beautiful, incomparable Brittany is just as magic today. Just find a vacation rental in Brittany and explore the towns and landscapes that inspired so many of the greatest artists in the world for yourself.
Normandy
Normandy is very much like Brittany in many ways. Its landscape is very similar and its beauty is equally wild and unfettered. It is one of the many places that Monet went to paint and of the seaside town of Étretat, in particular, he had this to say: “Étretat is becoming more and more amazing….the beach with all its fine boats; it is superb, and I am enraged not to be more skillful in rendering all this. I would need two hands and hundreds of canvases.” A beauty so intense that Monet felt unqualified to record it? That's something to see for yourself! Just find a vacation rental in Normandy and pay a visit!
Normandy is very much like Brittany in many ways. Its landscape is very similar and its beauty is equally wild and unfettered. It is one of the many places that Monet went to paint and of the seaside town of Étretat, in particular, he had this to say: “Étretat is becoming more and more amazing….the beach with all its fine boats; it is superb, and I am enraged not to be more skillful in rendering all this. I would need two hands and hundreds of canvases.” A beauty so intense that Monet felt unqualified to record it? That's something to see for yourself! Just find a vacation rental in Normandy and pay a visit!
